trænsvɜːs, trænzˈvɜːrs

Definitions

1. adjective

lying or extending across something

“The transverse wires of the bridge supported the weight of the road.”

2. noun

a line or plane that intersects a surface or a curve at right angles

“The transverse section of the tree trunk showed its growth pattern.”

3. verb

to lie or extend across something

“The stream transverses the valley, creating a beautiful landscape.”